On 1 May 1994, I sat down in front of the TV with my dad to watch Formula 1. This had happened every couple of weeks during the F1 season for longer than I could remember. A happy father-son activity. I was 9 years old. And then Senna crashed. "... and Senna! My goodness!..." was... Continue Reading →
Ricciardo to leave McLaren
Perhaps the worst kept secret in Formula 1 this season has now been made public. Daniel Ricciardo will leave McLaren at the end of 2022, cutting his 3-year contract a year short. Daniel Ricciardo will leave McLaren at the end of 2022 (Image: McLaren Racing) Ricciardo has had a difficult 2022 season so far, struggling... Continue Reading →
Can anyone stop Verstappen in 2021?
Eight races into the 2021 F1 season, it's not Lewis Hamilton leading the championship as most would have expected. Instead it's Max Verstappen at the top of the table, and he doesn't look like giving up his championship lead any time soon. Max Verstappen won the 2021 Styrian Grand Prix from pole position (Image: Pirelli)... Continue Reading →
Bahrain 2021 – Mick Schumacher’s F1 debut – gallery
BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, BAHRAIN - MARCH 28: Mick Schumacher, Haas F1 during the Bahrain GP at Bahrain International Circuit on Sunday March 28, 2021 in Sakhir, Bahrain. (Photo by Charles Coates / LAT Images)BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, BAHRAIN - MARCH 28: Mick Schumacher, Haas F1 during the Bahrain GP at Bahrain International Circuit on Sunday March... Continue Reading →
Alonso makes magic on F1 qualifying return
If there was any doubt about Fernando Alonso's speed on his return to Formula 1, it was dispelled by his performance in qualifying for the 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix. Alonso qualified ninth, seven places ahead of his team-mate, Estaban Ocon, establishing very firmly that he has lost none of the aggression and speed he had... Continue Reading →